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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.04, 245.66 and 108.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.04, 245.66 and 108.14 is: 149.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.04 : 245.66 = 108.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.04/245.66 = 108.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.04x = 245.66 × 108.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.04x = 26,565.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,565.67/178.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.21

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